ECMO Specialist-RN

ECMO Specialist is a registered Nurse who will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area to provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. The RN will incorporate all members of the healthcare team to plan and deliver patient care. Will provide patient assessments and recommendations for continuity of care and will successfully deal with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Will demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. May be transferred into regular staffing as required, for urgent/emergent situations.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree

Specific Requirements and PreferencesGraduate from an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred. Must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia.

Minimum Work Experience2 Year(s)

Specific Requirements and PreferencesAt least 2 years of related clinical experience in a comparable setting. At least 1 year pediatric/neonatal experience preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC. Prior ECMO experience preferred. Successful completion of CNMC ECMO course required within 6 months of hire. Ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional and stressful situations. Must have ability to perform solve clinical situations to include patient conditions and needs. Must demonstrate compassion and a custom service orientation when dealing with families, patients and co-workers. Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations. Basic computer skills a must. Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred. Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse in District of Columbia

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice/Research

Participate in Shared Leadership.

Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.

Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

Participate in community activities.

Assessment and Planning

Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status.

Review patient findings with ECMO physician.

Contribute to the development of an individualized plan of care with patient and family.